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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
3
Kerensky and the Parisian Union for the Regeneration of Russia call on democracies to quickly form a mission with delegates from major powers and labor to explain democratic aims to Russians while denying any intervention that would violate Russia’s sovereignty.
The article notes a shift in German public mood as followers of the Liepziger Volkszeitung discuss confiscations in occupied territories. It describes systematic looting and destruction of factories, warehouses, and homes by German forces, and asserts Germans have largely been kept ignorant of these acts.
The Temps reports the St Germain peace treaty revision to Austrian plenipotentiaries may be delayed a few days. Italian government delays agreeing to the new Austrian Yugoslav frontier while the Italy Yugoslavia border remains unsettled.
Rome reports Cardinal Gasparri secretary of state wrote to Col. House in the pope's name. He transmitted German ship arguments arguing peace terms cannot be fulfilled by Germany. The pope acts from humanitarian motives and asks President Wilson to seek a lasting peace through the allies at the peace conference.
A week of mourning in Germany over the peace terms met limited success as musicians objected to lost earnings and music halls largely stayed open. Some cities saw celebrations or dancing through the night, with the Halle Volksblatt quipping the real mourning should start in 1914.
The entente and allied governments grant Germany a seven day extension to work on its peace treaty replies. Berlin officials reiterate unwillingness to sign as drafted, arguing the pact would ruin the empire and citing Wilson's fourteen points as essential.
The allied powers deliver a reply to Germany detailing why economic terms are fair. It states no intention to destroy Germany's economy and that Germany will share global losses from the war. It argues disarmament will lift taxes and free workers, while merchant marine losses affect all nations.
The Ukrainian armistice commission protests to the Peace Conference against Polish forces moving into Galicia after the Paris armistice. Premier Paderewski's failure to honor Poland’s pledge to the Entente causes embarrassment. The Supreme Economic Council debated aid to countries seeking supplies despite ongoing fighting. Ukraine and Poland reps appeared before the Council of Four with no resolution reached.
Paris Baron Denys Cochin former blockade minister resigns from the right group in the chamber of deputies after a meeting. He writes to the Temps that the peace treaty is too generous and unworthy of France and allies. He says Germany's crimes justify costly reparations.
Returned Australian soldiers are exempt from compulsory service under the Defence of the Realm Act yet many join the special reserve being organized in the Commonwealth. The move reflects ongoing manpower efforts as veterans enlist voluntarily.
In Ottawa the Prince of Wales is to visit Canada this August and will open the new Parliament buildings in Ottawa. A message from the King through the Governor General confirms royal approval for the visit and the opening ceremony. The Prince is also expected to open the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto that same month.
Frederick Raynham, recovering from Martinsyde crash, announces another attempt at a first non stop ocean air cruise from St John s NAd He plans to repair the damaged aircraft locally and continue the race with Hawker considered lost at sea Captain Morgan will not join the expedition recovery spans two to three months awaiting next phase of Atlantic hop and wireless inquiries yield no news of Hawker or the Martinsyde.
German political leaders and peace delegates at Spa declared the peace terms unacceptable. They pledged to seek a practicable peace basis that respects the German people and opponents' justifiable demands.
The Canadian commons debated government measures validating prohibition orders under the War Measures Act with modifications. A proposed Ontario beer export allowance failed, while critics argued prohibition harmed civil liberty. N W Rowell defended the bill, noting broad approval and plans for a renewal next year. The committee report moves to third reading.
Moscow dispatch reports Russia and Romania at war after Romania ignored the Soviet government ultimatum on Bessarabia. Bolshevik troops crossed the Dniester in the Tiraspol area, defeating Romanians and seizing Tchegrutchi and Bender near Odessa. The note adds nearby Varnitza, linked to Charles XII’s Poltava refuge.
Mr. Bonar Law announced in the house of commons that Frederick William II Hohenzollern the former German Crown Prince will be tried under the peace treaty. Commandants of prison camps will also be liable under the treaty terms.
The Turkish problem dominates the peace talks as powers seek a non religiously explosive settlement for the empire. The United States is asked to consider a potential mandate for Constantinople, but officials doubt Washington will accept. The Italian delegation urges Muslim world considerations while Britain weighs keeping the sultan in Constantinople with spiritual power and limited temporal authority.
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